ORCHID CLOSE, ME12 3HH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in ME12 3HH

ORCHID CLOSE, ME12 3HH, Swale has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.03 per 1,000 population. This ME12 3HH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader ME12 postcode area, which has experienced 435 crimes and a crime rate of 10.12 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this ME12 3HH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around ME12 3HH, encompassing approximately 2157 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the ME12 3HH area, explore the ME12 3HH Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

ME12 3HH Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Brambles Close with total crimes: 3
  • Myrtle Road with total crimes: 2
  • Nettle Way with total crimes: 2

ORCHID CLOSE, ME12 3HH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.0316.67%
Anti-social behaviour23.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-60.00%
Other theft10.930.00%
Drugs10.460.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.27-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.78400.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.3233.33%
Vehicle crime21.85100.00%
Public order20.93100.00%
Drugs10.930.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1010.66100.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.6450.00%
Shoplifting31.3950.00%
Other crime21.390.00%
Burglary10.930.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.46-50.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.56-37.50%
Shoplifting22.320.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.93-33.33%
Public order10.930.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.71200.00%
Other crime11.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.0314.29%
Other theft23.71-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.93-75.00%
Other crime10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.460.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.7375.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.2433.33%
Other theft31.85200.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-71.43%
Drugs20.930.00%
Vehicle crime10.930.00%

In February 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour78.34250.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.24-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.8550.00%
Shoplifting21.39-80.00%
Other theft10.93-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.460.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.9811.11%
Shoplifting104.640.00%
Other theft24.640.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.93-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Theft from the person10.460.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences99.7380.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.170.00%
Vehicle crime32.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.39-33.33%
Other crime10.930.00%
Public order10.460.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour52.3225.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.320.00%
Shoplifting21.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.56-28.57%
Anti-social behaviour42.32-20.00%
Other crime11.850.00%
Public order10.460.00%
Vehicle crime10.46-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.240.00%
Vehicle crime22.320.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.930.00%
Shoplifting20.930.00%
Drugs10.930.00%
Burglary10.460.00%
Other theft10.460.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
September 20231

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
March 20242
January 20241
September 20231

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202410
June 20245
May 20248
April 20248
March 20247
February 20244
January 202410
December 20239
November 20235
October 20235
September 20237

A total of 42 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
May 20241
March 20242
February 20247
January 20242
December 20235
November 20235
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
September 20231

A total of 23 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 202410
November 20232
September 20232

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the ME12 3HH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Brambles Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Myrtle Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Nettle Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Hazel Avenue
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. A2500
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Penny Cress Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 7. Tulip Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Aster Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1